From 'boot’s sources, which are normally fairly close to people at the club.
Given Paul has (I believe) an official position with the VFL side, if there are issues with Houlahan’s commitment, I certainly wouldn’t expect to see him air that particular dirty laundry in public.
Its funny.Saw a few games,and he just never seemed to have any time and space,always with a man on his hammer tackling him.
But just at the end of the season,in a game or two,he started leading better/getting space,and kicked a couple running goals from 50.
Needs size for more confidence,and would like to see him find a way out of a congested area next year… We shouldnt have trouble deciding to delist a pick 48 if there is no improvement by end of 2019.
Yep, if Long gets the last 3 years, and now another, I think young Houlahan might think himself a tiny bit shafted to have the door shut after one. Hope there’s nobody from certain other threads calling for his head but championing “yoof!” over picking up an experienced 23-26 year old delistee.
FWIW I like Long, but he really doesn’t have the hunger for it as far as I can see. ‘See’ being the operative word of course.
someone, but I can’t remember who - although my impression was they had good sources - suggested that Houlahan, had some “personal issues” that he’d been dealing with, and that the other stuff was understandable in context.
My guess? VFL round 4 2019 “The move to half back has really suited Jordan. He’s very strong above his head and reads the ball well in the air. His kicking is a real weapon too, so it’s great to have him in a position where he can use that more often.”